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Current Chapter Commander

ROBERT J. HERNANDEZ

Chapter 0049 is one of the oldest chapters, if not the oldest chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, in the state of California. The Sunny Jones Chapter 0049 had it genesis in San Diego on June 23, 1936 when the national Headquarters of Newark, New Jersey, approved its charter application. The fifteen (15) patriots who made application to the National Headquarters, chose to name the organization the Sunny Jones Chapter.

The progenitor or namesake of the chapter was First Sergeant Henry G. Jones (“Sunny Jones”), a Marine trained at Marine Corps Recruit Depot – San Diego. 1st Sergeant Jones was assigned to the 97th Company and was later transferred to Quantico, VA, where the 97th was added to the 3rd Battalion and deployed to France in late August 1917. 1st Sergeant Jones participated in several battles, including, Mont-sous-les-Cotes, Belleau Woods, Saint-Mihiel, Soissons, and Blanc Mont Ridge. Sergeant Jones final campaign was at Blanc Mont Ridge where more than one-thousand marines were lost in October of 1918.

COMMANDER'S LOG

A. The Start of A New Journey (2014 - 2015)

Patriots and Ladies, this is a message of thanks for your confidence and your affirmative vote for my leadership as Commander for the year 2014 - 2015. I will endeavor to work hard to keep our ship-of-state (Chapter 0049) as strong and as healthy as it was left to me by Past Chapter Commanders.

Story updated: 22 April 2014: 12:00

COMMANDER'S LOG

A. FAREWELL TO CREW - (2012 - 2014)

Patriots and Ladies, this is a note of celebration and gratitude. As the ship pulls into the dock and prepare to drop anchor, we are joyful that this phase of the mission is completed. We know that once the cargo is unloaded and a few days of rest is afforded the crew, we must prepare to take on new cargo and a new mission. However, I think it entirely appropriate for me to take time out to address the crew. To say “THANKS” for a two-year mission that has been exhilarating and fruitful in so many ways.

HEARTFELT MESSAGES FROM MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS TO VETS: 2011

This veterans day, November 11, 2011, Chapter 0049 presents the words of wisdom provided by the Medal of Honor (M.O.H). These words of encouragement directs you, and those of us still hurting from the wounds of war, to seek out the help that is available from so many sources. The help that may not have been previously available to returning veterans is now being provided with open ams.

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